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STARTING AND DRIVING -> REFUELLING THE VEHICLE for Your Fiat Punto SUV 2011-2018

REFUELLING  
PROCEDURE  
LPG versions  
REFUELLING THE  
VEHICLE  
To access filler A fig. 75 open access  
flap B and undo cap C. Before  
refuelling turn the engine off, engage  
the handbrake, turn the ignition key to  
STOP and hand over the suitable  
filling adaptor to the LPG refuelling  
operators; don't smoke during  
refuelling.  
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To refuel proceed as follows:  
120) 121) 122)  
open the flap A fig. 74, pulling it  
outwards, then undo cap B fig. 74  
(using the ignition key, for versions  
where provided), secure it to the flap  
using the loss prevention strap C, insert  
the dispenser into the filler and refuel;  
Always stop the engine before  
refuelling.  
PETROL ENGINES  
Use unleaded petrol only, with an  
octane number (R.O.N.) no lower than  
95. Never introduce even the smallest  
amount of leaded petrol, even in the  
event of an emergency, in order to  
prevent damage to the catalytic  
converter.  
after refuelling, before removing  
the dispenser, wait for at least 10  
seconds in order for the fuel to flow  
inside the tank. Then remove the  
dispenser from the filler and close flap A  
fig. 74.  
DIESEL ENGINES  
Only use Diesel for motor vehicles (EN  
590 specification). When using or  
parking the vehicle for a long time in the  
mountains or cold areas, it is advisable  
to refuel using locally available diesel.  
In this case, it is also advisable to keep  
the tank over 50% full.  
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IMPORTANT Depending on the country,  
there are various types of adapters for  
LPG refuelling pumps. Filler adapter,  
supplied with the vehicle and located in  
a special case, is specifically designed  
for the country in which the vehicle is  
sold. If you are in a different country,  
find out what type of adaptor is used  
there.  
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74  
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122) Do not use a mobile phone near the  
refuelling pump: risk of fire.  
Natural Power versions  
39)  
To access the filler, undo the cap A fig.  
76 turning it counterclockwise. The  
profile of the filler for refilling is the  
universal type compatible with Italian  
and NGV1 standards. In some  
WARNING  
38) The vehicle must only be filled with  
diesel fuel for motor vehicles, in  
European countries adapters are  
considered ILLEGAL (e.g. in Germany).  
compliance with European Standard EN  
590. The use of other products or mixtures  
may damage the engine beyond repair  
and consequently invalidate the warranty,  
due to the damage caused. If you  
accidentally refuel with another type of fuel,  
do not start the engine, and drain the  
tank. If the engine has run, even for a very  
short time, you will need to have the entire  
fuel supply system emptied in addition to  
the tank.  
39) The plates (provided with the vehicle  
documents) show the date when the  
first cylinder inspection/test is due.  
Methane refuelling stations are not  
authorised to refill the cylinders when the  
inspection date has expired.  
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WARNING  
120) Do not apply any object/cap to the  
end of the filler which is not provided  
for the vehicle. Using non-approved  
objects/plugs may cause pressure  
increase in the tank, leading to dangerous  
conditions.  
121) Do not get close to the filler of the  
tank with naked flames or lit cigarettes: risk  
of fire. Keep your face away from the fuel  
filler to prevent breathing in harmful  
vapours.  
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